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Fr Denis Coelho SJ (90), passed away in Bangalore on Friday, February 12, 2016.

Funeral on Saturday, February 13 at 3.00 p.m. at Mount St Joseph, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore.

Born in 1926, Fr Denis joined the Jesuits in 1946 and was ordained a priest in 1958.

Fr Denis was the Principal of St Joseph’s European High School, Bangalore for over 10 years. It is during this time that he groomed many students in sports. One of them Rahul Dravid went on to become an international cricket star and remembers Fr Denis as his mentor and guide even to this day.

Fr Denis also served as Rector of St Joseph’s Indian High School, Bangalore and Mount St Joseph, Bangalore. He was a spiritual director of Jesuit brothers at Satya Nilayam Jesuit Philosophate in Chennai for three years. After his retirement he served as the chaplain of Lourdes Hospital and Convent in Dharwad and also as parish priest in Chittapur.

Fr Denis is known as an affable priest and able administrator. He was also known for his fine sense of humour, not to forget his spiritual depth. A loving priest who had an insight into human beings, he loved his students and was kind and warm towards them. Scores of his students remember him fondly even today.

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Asif Syed, New Jersey, USA
Sun, Nov 19 2023
Father Dennis Coelho, was my teacher and mentor during my three years at St Joseph's Indian High School. He thought moral science class once a week. He is the only teacher I vividly remember to this day close to 50 years. I once disagreed with what he said in class. This disagreement became the seed of his mentorship. I trusted him more than anyone else in the school and sought guidance in standard school difficulties. While I was writing my own memoir, I recalled him and researched him and came across this. I'm saden by his passing away. Eventually we all return to our creator sooner or later. The fond memories I have of him will remain and remind me and my readers of kind hearted person he was
Asif Syed, New Jersey, USA
Sun, Nov 19 2023
Father Dennis Coelho, was my teacher and mentor during my three years at St Joseph's Indian High School. He thought moral science class once a week. He is the only teacher I vividly remember to this day close to 50 years. I once disagreed with what he said in class. This disagreement became the seed of his mentorship. I trusted him more than anyone else in the school and sought guidance in standard school difficulties. While I was writing my own memoir, I recalled him and researched him and came across this. I'm saden by his passing away. Eventually we all return to our creator sooner or later. The fond memories I have of him will remain and remind me and my readers of kind hearted person he was
Vijay Nagaraj, Cary, NC, USA
Sun, Sep 09 2018
One of the kindest soul and a true gentleman.
Hector Miranda, Magalore/NJ
Wed, Feb 24 2016
Fr. Denis was the Principal at St. Joseph's during my education there and I have very fond memories of those years. Fr. Denis was kind, caring, gentle and forgiving. He was also a very good teacher and I really enjoyed attending his class. I believe he taught Math but its been many years. A very quiet man of intellectual depth, he will be remembered and dearly missed.

Sheryl & Manoj, Doha / Bantwal
Mon, Feb 15 2016
RIP Fr.Denis
Sr Nympha Crasta pddm, Mangalore/ USA
Mon, Feb 15 2016
Dear fr. Denis,it is really surprised me to know that you are no longer with us physically. Happy that I encountered you in GURU YESU BHAVAN. May your soul rest in peace. We miss your smile and sense of humor.
Oneal Dcunha, Abu Dhabi
Sat, Feb 13 2016
Eternal rest grant unto him and may his soul rest in peace. He was indeed a great stalwart, a noble soul and in him a great legacy passes away.
A. I DIAS, BARKUR/MUMBAI.
Sat, Feb 13 2016
Dear Father.

Eternal rest grant unto you , May your soul rest in peace. Amen.
Dr. Cajetan Coelho, Goa, India
Sat, Feb 13 2016
Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and let your perpetual light shine upon Fr Denis.
Stephen P. D'Souza, Kadri / Melbourne
Sat, Feb 13 2016
When I was in St. Joseph’s Indian Middle School Std. V and VI (1976 – 79), Fr. Denis Coelho was the Principal of High School (the author has overlooked this) with Fr. Sunith Prabhu, his deputy. A handsome priest, though he was not my Principal, I used to admire his gentle and soft nature during the combined Assembly we always had. May his soul rest in peace.
Alex Serrao, Bendur/Mangalore.
Sat, Feb 13 2016
Dear Father Denis,
I praise and thank our Lord for giving you as a gift to me. It is indeed a blessing that you were my Teacher, Principal and Source of inspiration during my formative years at St. Josephs Indian High School, Bangalore from 1973 to 1976. Will be missing you especially your simple but very effective ways. You have impacted me and many like me.
May God grant you eternal rest.

Dear Fr. Melwyn: He has also served as Principal of St.Joseph's Indian High School, Bangalore.
Alex Serrao, Bendur/Mangalore.
Sat, Feb 13 2016
Dear Father Denis,
I praise and thank our Lord for giving you as a gift to me. It is indeed a blessing that you were my Teacher, Principal and Source of inspiration during my formative years at St. Josephs Indian High School, Bangalore from 1973 to 1976. Will be missing you especially your simple but very effective ways. You have impacted me and many like me.
May God grant you eternal rest.

Dear Fr. Melwyn: He has also served as Principal of St.Joseph's Indian High School, Bangalore.
John D mello, Mangalore
Sat, Feb 13 2016
May his soul rest in peace.
Truely an examplary priest
Stany A Dsouza, MANGALORE
Sat, Feb 13 2016
A true gentleman, ready to help others and a friend at heart. May he enjoy eternal bliss.

Anush D' Cunha SJ , St Aloysius College Mangaluru
Fri, Feb 12 2016
May your exemplary religious life continue to inspire and remain in our hearts and minds.
May God grant you eternal rest.
Adieu Fr Denis.
Nithan & Shanthi Rodrigues, Mangalore/ Bangalore
Fri, Feb 12 2016
RIP Fr. Denis.
FLORINE, mumbai
Fri, Feb 12 2016
RIP Fr Denis
William Rodrigues, Milagres, Mangalore
Fri, Feb 12 2016
Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and perpetual light shine upon him and may his soul rest in peace

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